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Moonachie, NJ

Moonachie, NJ.

Population: 3,126 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Moonachie, NJ is $665,210 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $75,000 after a median 186 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$665,210

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

186

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$665,210
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+14.1%
5-year appreciation
+28.1%
10-year appreciation
+63.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$665,210
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$75,000
Median list price
$744,000
1-year sale-price change
-82.3%
Median days on market
186 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
93.8%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,140/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,490/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,820/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,320/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
South Bergen Jointure Commission School District, Moonachie School District
Schools include
Moonachie Campus, Robert L. Craig School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
8
Nearest Superfund site
Ventron/Velsicol (1.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.5°F
Average high
64.5°F
Average low
47.5°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 in
Annual snowfall
31.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
152
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
278
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
753,241
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
609,584

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
General Grant National Memorial (5 mi)
National parks include
General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
78
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,571 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
61.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.2%
Median annual property tax
$9,169
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
73.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
392,497
Average weekly wage
$1,525
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
879

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MoonachieState medianUS median
Median home value$665,210$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$75,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market186 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$9,169$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Moonachie, NJ?
$665,210.
What is the median sale price in Moonachie, NJ?
$75,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Moonachie, NJ?
Median days on market: 186 days.
What is typical rent in Moonachie, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,490/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Moonachie, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Moonachie, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Moonachie, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Moonachie, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Moonachie, NJ?
8 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ventron/Velsicol, 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Moonachie, NJ?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Moonachie, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Moonachie, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Moonachie, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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